Lauren Carpenter, Author at HVAF

March 7, 2023

See how HVAF has helped Army veteran Dee significantly in just 1 year

After serving as a Warehouse Supply Quartermaster in the U.S. Army for four years, Dee said the transition to civilian life was very difficult. “I don’t know how to describe it to be honest. Drugs came into play a lot,” Dee said. “We weren’t given […]

March 7, 2023

March 7, 2023

Message from the CEO: A look back at 30 years of HVAF – and a look to the future!

As you may have heard, HVAF is celebrating 30 years of serving veterans facing homelessness in Central Indiana. This year of reflection has us all looking back on where we’ve been, and planning for an impactful future as we continue in service to Hoosier Heroes. […]

March 7, 2023

Meet Team HVAF: Employment Specialist Sherry

Q: What do you do at HVAF? A: I provide employment assistance for veterans in need. Q: Why do you like working at HVAF? A: I enjoy the opportunity to help where there is a need, and what better place, than for those who risk […]

March 27, 2023

Navy veteran Sherry: “It’s my season!”

Serving in the Navy In 1989, Sherry enlisted in the U.S. Navy. She spent four years repairing submarines in Scotland. After receiving her honorable discharge, Sherry struggled transitioning to civilian life. “It was a difficult transition,” Sherry said. “It’s still difficult even to this day.” […]

March 28, 2023

Engaging with Andrea: HVAF’s Ladies Spa Day – A Day of Emerging Inner & Outer Beauty

Andrea Carlile is HVAF’s Community Engagement Coordinator – who also leads HVAF’s Veterans Engagement Committee. She always comes back with some touching stories, and she would like to share this one with you: “I just can’t stop smiling,” Army veteran Terry said, with tears in […]

March 28, 2023

Pictured left to right: Col. Moreau's son, Bill; Col. Moreau's wife, Ann; HVAF Board Chairman Arne Pedersen, HVAF Community Center Specialist Katie Zackery; HVAF CEO Emmy Hildebrand

March 28, 2023

HVAF renames community center after first CEO: Donald W. Moreau, Sr. Veterans Community Center

HVAF’s veterans community center – our central hub for all veterans seeking assistance – is officially renamed the Colonel Donald W. Moreau, Sr. Veterans Community Center. We celebrated the special dedication with a ceremony and ribbon cutting last night. Special speakers included Indianapolis Mayor Joe […]

April 11, 2023

Meet Proctor Place’s first residents!

As she was getting out of a tough situation at the beginning of this year, Navy veteran Anna was desperate to find a safe place for her and her 2-year-old son, Amir. Her uncle, who is also a veteran, told her to call HVAF. She […]

April 11, 2023

Message from the CEO: Grocery store prices are negatively impacting Hoosier Heroes

If you’ve been to the grocery store, you’ve likely experienced a little sticker shock at the cash register. According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), food prices rose by 11% between August 2021 and August 2022 and are expected to increase another 8% this year. […]

April 11, 2023

Meet Team HVAF: Case Manager & Marine Corps Veteran Kevin

Q: Tell us about your time in the military – What branch did you serve in? What did you do? Anything else? A: I served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. My primary MOS was 0111 (Administrative Clerk), but I also worked as an Operations […]